Orkla India Limited has made available the audio recording of its conference call with analysts and investors, held on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. The session, which ran from 5:30 P.M. (IST) to 6:30 P.M. (IST), focused on the company's unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. This disclosure ensures transparency and allows stakeholders to review management's commentary on the latest performance metrics directly.

The filing was submitted to both the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) in accordance with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Kaushik Seshadri, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, signed the communication, confirming compliance with applicable regulatory provisions. The move aligns with standard market practices for disseminating post-earnings commentary to a broader investor base.

Accessing the Recording

Investors and analysts can access the audio file via the company's official website. The link is hosted under the governance section, specifically within the stock exchange intimations and earnings call updates for the fiscal year 2026-27. This direct access eliminates intermediaries and provides immediate availability of the discussion details.

Regulatory Compliance

The disclosure serves as formal proof of adherence to the SEBI Listing Regulations. By uploading the recording and notifying the exchanges, Orkla India Limited fulfills its obligation to provide equal access to material information. The company, formerly known as Orkla India Private Limited, continues to maintain its registered office in Bengaluru while ensuring all statutory communications are timely and accurate.

Orkla India Limited reported consolidated revenue from operations of ₹659 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 (Q1FY27), marking a 10.4% year-on-year increase from ₹597 crore in Q1FY26. The company’s net profit after tax (PAT) before exceptional items rose to ₹87 crore, up 9.7% from ₹79 crore in the prior year period, supported by higher other income and operating leverage. Adjusted EBITDA reached ₹115 crore with a margin of 17.5%. The results reflect broad-based growth across domestic and international markets, driven by volume expansion of 1.7% and strong performance in digital commerce channels.

The filing was submitted pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI Listing Regulations on August 04, 2026. Kaushik Seshadri, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, digitally signed the disclosure. The press release highlights that revenue from the sale of products grew 11.5% year-on-year, excluding other operating revenues such as Production Linked Incentives (PLI), export incentives, and scrap sales.

Financial Performance Highlights

Orkla India delivered consistent profitability metrics in Q1FY27, maintaining healthy margins despite inflationary pressures in key commodities. The consolidated financial summary reveals steady growth in both top-line and bottom-line figures compared to the previous fiscal year.

The adjusted EBITDA margin contracted slightly by 1.2 percentage points to 17.5%, down from 18.7% in Q1FY26. However, the PAT margin remained stable at 13.1%, indicating effective cost management. Revenue from spices, the company’s largest category, stood at ₹436 crore, while convenience foods contributed ₹220 crore.

Business Segment Analysis

Domestic business was the primary growth engine, delivering an 11.8% year-on-year revenue increase. Within the domestic market, the digital commerce channel emerged as a key driver, recording a substantial 38.1% year-on-year growth and contributing 8.9% of domestic revenue, up from 7.2% in Q1FY26. Modern trade also performed strongly with an 18.6% year-on-year increase. International business remained resilient, growing 10.1% year-on-year, with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region contributing significantly through an 18.1% year-on-year revenue rise.

The company launched 23 new products during the quarter, focusing on local taste-led innovation in spices and premium ingredient authenticity. In the convenience foods segment, meals drove strong momentum, resulting in double-digit revenue growth of 11.9% year-on-year. Management emphasized its strategy to build digital commerce as a growth engine for both existing and new markets under "Project Bolt."

Strategic Initiatives

Sanjay Sharma, Managing Director & CEO, Orkla India, stated that FY27 has begun on a strong note, underscoring the strength of the portfolio and brand trust. Key strategic initiatives include:

• Scaling Breakfast Opportunity: Expanding the dry batter portfolio across top metros and launching a protein-led breakfast range for Gen Z.
• Project Bolt: Strengthening digital capabilities through digital-first innovation, delivering 38.1% YoY growth in the channel.
• Kerala Distribution Restructuring: Progressing as planned with encouraging early results.
• Regional Innovations: Launching regional offerings like MTR North Karnataka Podis and premium segments such as MTR Prakriti Hing-e-Kandahar.
• International Expansion: Leveraging GCC growth and reformulating non-dairy MTR Minute Meals paneer range for UK and European market entry.

What the Numbers Show

The divergence between product sales growth (11.5%) and overall revenue growth (10.4%) suggests that other operating revenues, such as PLI and export incentives, may have faced headwinds or constituted a smaller proportion of the total mix compared to prior periods. Despite a slight compression in EBITDA margins, the stability in PAT margins indicates that non-operating income or tax efficiencies may have offset operational pressure. The significant outperformance of digital commerce (38.1%) versus modern trade (18.6%) highlights a structural shift in consumer purchasing behavior, reinforcing the company’s strategic focus on e-commerce infrastructure. With volume growth at 1.7%, the revenue expansion is primarily price-driven, suggesting successful pricing power in a high-inflation environment for food commodities.